How to pronounce wawa
Say it like WAW-a. Wawa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- a
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wawa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- aGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wawa
American and British speakers say wawa in essentially the same way: /ˈwæˌwæ/ in the US and /ˈwæˌwæ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAW-a.
What does wawa mean?
- A snow goose.
- Water.
- Alternative form of wau-wau
Where does wawa come from?
Perhaps related to wavey (“snow goose”)?
Questions about saying wawa
How do you pronounce wawa?
Say WAW-a. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæˌwæ/. In British English it is /ˈwæˌwæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wawa?
Wawa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · a.
Do Americans and Brits say wawa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæˌwæ/ and the British form is /ˈwæˌwæ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.